"plateroon" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Most likely derived from plate and doubloon. Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} plateroon (plural not attested)
  1. (slang, archaic) a counterfeit coin. Tags: archaic, no-plural, slang Derived forms: George plateroon
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